Finance and Planning Lead

**Department of Treasury and Finance**
**Job reference**: 665563
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Remuneration**: ASO8 - Salary Range ($121,107 - $125,679 pa)

**About us**

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

The Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit (Fines Unit) is a business unit of the DTF and is responsible for the effective collection, resolution and enforcement of overdue fines and other debts owed to the state to assist in meeting the overall DTF strategic goals and objectives.

The Fines Unit places a high value on maintaining a work environment which is positive, inclusive, supportive and safe. The Fines Unit Leadership Team has a primary focus on ensuring all our team members have access to the information, training and support required to do and enjoy the roles they fulfill within the organisation.

**About the opportunity**:
Reporting to the Chief Recovery Officer (CRO), the Finance and Planning Lead will effectively communicate financial insights and drive performance across all functions supporting the CRO and leadership team. In this senior leadership role, you will influence and shape the financial strategy for the Fines Unit.

As the Finance & Planning Lead, you will oversee budget management, financial reporting, and lead a team of finance officers handling daily transactions and reconciliations under strict deadlines. Responsibilities include scoping and reviewing cost-saving options, preparing information for funding bi-laterals and Cabinet submissions, analysing Fines Unit expenditure, and overseeing strategic financial reporting.

Working closely with the CRO and leadership team, you will help plan current and future state investment plans to support our program of work, monitor and track ROI, and implement forecasting OPEX financial plans to ensure we meet targets and achieve our goals.

**About you**

To be successful you will:

- Drive Planning and Decision Support
- Optimise OPEX
- Manage Capital Investment
- Ensure Financial Integrity
- Champion Compliance
- Manage Financial Reporting
- Activity Base Cost Modelling capability
- Lead and Inspire your Team
- Innovate for Growth
- Manage Operational and Team Performance
- Take accountability of results across the teams
- Represent the Fines Unit at key forums relating to financial service delivery.

**What we offer**
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program

**For a confidential discussion about the role please contact**:
Name: John Ramage
Title: Chief Recovery Officer
Tel: 08 8429 2413

**Application Instructions**:
Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration. Applications will include a completed pre-employment declaration, and applicants will undertake and return a satisfactory General Employment Probity check, Working with Children Check and Fines History check.

**Applications close**: 23/04/2025 11:30 PM